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Ebensberger Family History

Ebensberger Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ernsberger, Rensberger, Weisberger, Leuenberger, Eisenberger

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Where is the Ebensberger family from?

You can see how Ebensberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebensberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ebensberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ebensberger families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ebensberger's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Ebensberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ebensberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ebensberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ebensberger. 60% of Ebensberger men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

What Ebensberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Ebensberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebensberger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 38 immigration records available for the last name Ebensberger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 290 military records available for the last name Ebensberger. For the veterans among your Ebensberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebensberger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ebensberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ebensberger in 1963 was 73, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ebensberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebensberger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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